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PUMPKIN HAZELNUT SWIRL BREAD
I had some leftover pumpkin puree, and was thinking of what would go well with it; so I decided to throw it together with some Nutella and make some sweet pumpkin bread. This is a real quick and easy recipe, and only take a few ingredients. Toss them together, and you have something you can…
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RUM SOAKED CHERRY BROWNIES
As a chocolate fan, I adore brownies. There is no way you could not. They are full of chocolate flavor and can be made a variety of ways: chewy, gooey, melty, etc. For this recipe, I wanted to use one of my favorite fruit preserves, and a fruit that goes well with chocolate, cherries. I…
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VEGAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
I love me a tasty, gooey, chocolate brownie, especially when washed down with a nice cold glass of milk. When I normally make brownies, I use flour, eggs, butter. However, for this version, I used neither. I made these as a gift for a vegan friend’s birthday and they came out better than I expected.…
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BÛCHE DE NOËL (YULE LOG)
A Bûche de Noël (yule log), is a traditional dessert eaten in Europe during the holiday season between Christmastime and New Years. It is a rolled up sponge cake stuffed with a cream filling and topped with a buttercream frosting. For my variation, I incorporated both mascarpone and cream cheeses in the filling and frosting…
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S’MORES PIE
One of my favorite activities in the summer months is making s’mores over a nice fire while relaxing with friends and telling stories. Whether young or old, eating s’mores will always bring a smile to a person’s face. The crispy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey marshmallows conduct a happy symphony in the mouth when…
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Chocolate Mousse with Bourbon Cherry Compote
Chocolate Mousse is a delicacy that packs an immense amount of chocolate flavor in a texture that feels silky and airy to your taste buds. This is a dessert for the chocoholic in your life. One spoonful, and they will be licking the bowls clean. This mousse recipe includes a tasty, syrupy, bourbon cherry compote…
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Chocolate Covered Cannoli Cups
For this year’s holiday party I wanted to make cannolis, but I wanted to do something different with them. I decided baking little cannoli cups dipped in chocolate and filled with a delicious, homemade ricotta-mascarpone filling. What makes these great, besides their versatility, is that they can be eaten in one big bite! Prep Time: 1 hour…
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Hot Chocolate
What could be better on a dreary, cold day than a nice, warm fire? How about homemade hot chocolate?! This delicious drink is tons better when you put in the effort and make it yourself rather than using the powder mix. Not only is it better, but it is tastier and creamier with a rich,…
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“Hot Chocolate” Swirl Cheesecake
You don’t have to wait until the colder months to enjoy this dessert. The semisweet chocolate swirls blended with the creamy sweet cheesecake filling make for mouthwatering combination. Like any traditional hot chocolate, I topped the dessert with marshmallows, toasting them into a gooey morsel under a blow torch. This will be your go to…